Famous Folks Of Arizona, And Their Contributions
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Famous Indians Of Arizona

One famous Indian of Arizona, that has been known very well, is the Apache Kid.  We have streets, lotion, shoes, buildings, and so much more named after him. His contribution for Arizona was his life.  He was wanted by many states, and other Indians were going to try to take over Arizona.  But the Apache Kid, said that if he were to give his life to them, then the other Indians could not take over his home.  The Indians agreed.  So we really need to thank The Apache Kid.

                             

Here is a picture of the Apache Kid on a "Wanted" sign.

www.zianet.com/snm/apachekid.htm

         In the pictures are two of the Apache Indian chiefs, Chief Cochise, and Chief Geronimo.  They had both protected The Apache Kid, when he was young, and when he was an adult.  They kept him out of trouble, and they kept him alive.  The Apache Kid never showed any gratitude for them.  That is why they sent him to a camp, to teach him to learn some respect for others.  That was an act of love from them, but the Apache Kid escaped from the camp after two weeks. But if it had not been for his two weeks at that camp, he would not have had the respect to give his life to the enemy.

        

Here are pictures of the Cochise Indian Chief, and The Geronimo Indian Chief.

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             Rex Allen was born On December 31, 1920.  Ever since Rex was a baby, he loved to listen to the horses musical hoofs on the ground, and he said that he made music in his head.  Rex's dad played the fiddle every night.  He thinks that, that is how he got to be so musical.  When he was just 17, he sang so well he got a job doing it. Pretty soon, they gave him his own "Rex Allen Show."  And what he was famous for, was bringing joy to everyone in America, with his spectacular singing.                                

This is a picture of Rex Allen on his first episode of "The Rex Allen Show."

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               Stuart Lee. Udall was Arizona's congressman for District two, for seven years.  He was also Secretary of the Interior for John F. Kennedy for eight years.  It was a long fifteen years that he worked, but he had learned a lot about laws in the process.  He retired in 1969.  But since he had nothing better to to, he devoted his life to writing books and articles dealing with environmental issues, and law practicing.                                         

This is a picture of Stuart Lee. Udall at a book signing.

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          Frank was a simple man who just wanted to help save his country.  Frank was very scared when he left home to fight in the war, but when he could call his country rightfully his, it would be worth it to get bloodied up.  The way most people think him famous, is because he had loaded way too much gun powder in his gun.  When he had shot the gun, the gun powder slammed into the enemies leader.  If he had not loaded that much gun powder, it wouldn't have even reached the enemies side.                                     

Here is Frank Luke Jr.

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          Since 1995, Ceasar Estrada Chavez has worked in a leadership Institute that has been providing for leadership development. What you have to do is take a week long course, and study things from many pamphlets.  The Institute was called The Ceasar E. Chavez learning Institute.  It was named after him for outstanding willingness to learn, and teach our future leaders.  We need to thank Ceasar, because the people that went to his courses, may be the people that keep this world going.                                         

Here is a picture of Ceasar Estrada Chavez at the graduation of his future world savers.

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           Charles Mingus was a very famous musician.  he started playing and singing when he was 10 years old. Pretty soon he was playing on the street, when a big music producer walked by, and gave him a job.  People came from hundreds of miles away, just to hear him play that funky music.  He touched the hearts of millions with his beautiful lyrics, and soon was recognized as a star.                                    

Here is Charles at his eighteenth show in Regan's House of Jazz.

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           Barry Goldwater was born on January 1, 1909, and was raised by a Jewish mother and father.  In 1952 he was elected  to the Senate from Arizona, and became a spokesman for right-wing Republicans.  In 1954 he wrote a book called, "The Conscience Of A Conservative".  Later on in his life he became one of the six Republicans who voted against Lyndon Johnson's bill.  And as a reward for his hard work, he was nominated  as a Presidential Candidate.  But since a perception of extreme behavior was in his work, he lost the Presidency.                                      

This is a picture of Barry Goldwater at his first nomination ceremony.

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           Kerri Strung is a very famous gymnast from Arizona.  She has had a very hectic lifestyle.  She has practiced very hard routines for over 45 hours a week.  But even under all of the stardom she  still made time for her family and friends.  She was known very well for her double-flip on the balance beam, and her routine on the mat.  She said she was always tired at the end of the day, but she knew that it would always make her a better star.                          

This is a picture of Kerri Strung at the Atlanta fest in 1998.

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           It was said that Linda always packed an eager crowd.  But her crowd was a lot more than eager when she came out with the album "Different Drum", and "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow."  Everyone thought that she would make it to the big times, maybe even Broadway, but they all stopped their thoughts there, because she was a Folk/Country ballad singer.  But later Linda doubted herself, she said that she was getting fatter, and less popular.  But if it wasn't for the song "An American Dream", she would have probably have been off the charts.  But she hung on to her dream, and made Arizona History.                                  

Here is a picture of Linda Ronstadt.

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           Lynda Carter was born in Phoenix, Arizona July,7th 1951.  Ever since she was a little girl she had always to be a superhero, and would stay up until dawn pretending she was super girl, super princess of the world.  One day when she was old enough, she went down to the television station, and wanted to try out her voice as a cartoon character.  She had gotten the job.  Soon she was a character named Wonder Woman, saver of the earth.  She was pleased with herself, and loved who she had become.                              

Here is a picture of Lynda Carter.

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           Sandra Day was born March, 26th 1930, in El Paso, Texas. She  went to Stanford University, and earned a B.A. degree in 1950, and a LL.B. in 1952. She was nominated by president Regan as the Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court on July 7, 1981.  She was also elected judge of the Maricopa County Superior Court, and served for four years.  She had become one of the famous women judges in the country, and became an Arizona legend.                              

Here is a picture of Sandra Day O' Connor.

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Try this website to find out any information about any famous person of Arizona.  You will find biographies, pictures, and so much more.

www.50states.com/bio/arizona.htm

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